by Eric Christianson | Apr 29, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Clonidine and guanfacine are both alpha-2 adrenergic agonists used in the treatment of ADHD, but they behave differently enough in clinical practice that they are not truly interchangeable. In this article, we will compare and contrast clonidine versus guanfacine in...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 10, 2023 | Pediatrics Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
This article will discuss two of the three commonly used non-stimulant medications for the management of ADHD and ADHD-related symptoms. We will primarily focus on comparing clonidine versus guanfacine in pediatric patients. As pharmacies deal with shortages of more...